A LOOK BACK: Charles City Class of 2017 graduates

CHARLES CITY — The Charles City High School 2017 graduation ceremony was the first to be held in the district’s new competition gym. Here are some scenes from the ceremony. Click on any photo to begin a slideshow. For reprints, contact Chris Baldus at news@northcedarreports.com.

Nathaniel Adrian Reams delivers a speech Sunday during the Charles City High School graduation ceremony in the district’s competition gym. — Photo by Chris Baldus

Katelyn Elizabeth Foster enters with the rest of the Class of 2017 Sunday during the Charles City High School graduation ceremony in the district’s competition gym. — Photo by Chris Baldus

The Charles City High School Class of 2017 takes a moment of silence to remember their lost classmate Evelyn Miller, who was murdered when she was 5 years old. — Photo by Chris Baldus

Graduates return to their seats after performing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on memory of Evelyn Miller. — Photo by Chris Baldus

The Charles City High School Class of 2017 is seated Sunday, May 28, during its graduation ceremony in the district’s competition gym. — Photo by Chris Baldus

Mason Lawrence Meyer delivers remarks Sunday at the Charles City High School graduation ceremony in the district’s competition gym. — Photo by Chris Balduys

The Charles City High School Class of 2017 takes a moment of silence to remember their lost classmate Evelyn Miller, who was murdered when she was 5 years old. — Photo by Chris Baldus

Nathaniel Adrian Reams delivers a speech Sunday during the Charles City High School graduation ceremony in the district’s competition gym. — Photo by Chris Baldus

Kaylee Elizabeth Michael is congratulated by Superintendent Dr. Dan Cox on Sunday after receiving her diploma during the Charles City High School graduation ceremony in the district’s competition gym. — Photo by Chris Baldus

Drew Mitchell returns to his seat after accepting his diploma Sunday during the Charles City High School graduation ceremony in the district’s competition gym. — Photo by Chris Baldus

Mason Lawrence Meyer delivers remarks Sunday at the Charles City High School graduation ceremony in the district’s competition gym. — Photo by Chris Balduys

Tauna Simone Mayhorn pauses for a photograph Sunday during the Charles City High School graduation ceremony in the district’s competition gym. — Photo by Chris Baldus

The Charles City High School Class of 2017 begins its procession to receive diplomas Sunday at the district’s competition gym. — Photo by Chris Baldus

Emma Kathleen Heidebrink returns to her seat after accepting her diploma Sunday during the Charles City High School graduation ceremony in the district’s competition gym. — Photo by Chris Baldus